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Monday, 19 January 2009
SOLON, Ohio -- A new kiosk about to be unveiled by Tameran Graphic Systems will enable libraries to scan and digitize books and other publications without compromising the life of those documents.
The company will introduce its new book2net digital color book scanners at the American Library Association MidWinter Meeting in Denver, Jan. 23-26.
The new book2net kiosk is designed specifically for the public market. According to a news release, the kiosk enables quick and easy scanning with a self-contained unit that includes an intuitive two-step touchscreen user interface, embedded PC with Windows XP operating system, scan area from 5-1/2 inches x 8-1/2 inches to 18 inches x 24 inches. This scanner will replace multi-function copiers with face-up scanning that is especially important for protecting the intergrity of fragile archival books and ledgers.
"Library patrons will love to use this scanner," said Mark Wise, president of Tameran. "And librarians will be thrilled with the ease of support and integration with library systems."
The kiosk is equipped with integrated image enhancement tools. Books, magazines, newspapers, ledgers, maps, artwork and historical documents are scanned with a low wattage LED light source that gently and quickly provides consistent color reproduction. Integrated image enhancement software with extensive automated workflow processing tools, including image cleaning, deskewing, cropping, splitting, indexing, can also improve image quality.
Wednesday, 31 December 2008
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. -- MIE Solutions, a provider of software tailored for the manufacturing industry, has unveiled its new MIE Trak Kiosk.
According to a news release, the MIE Trak Kiosk is designed to collect shop floor employee data without involving the use of paper or barcodes. The kiosk comes with a user-friendly interface including large buttons that enable employees to clock in and out for the day, as well as in and out of specific jobs. Employees can also issue a bill of materials for job costing purposes, all at the kiosk.
The MIE Trak Kiosk user interface is unique, according to the release, because it has the capability to highlight all of the jobs an employee is scheduled to work on.
Dragging and dropping jobs onto the scheduling whiteboard will immediately change the jobs employees see as they clock in to their machine and associated job. Eliminating keystrokes is a key to managing data collection and the MIE kiosk does this as recently viewed items are shown in plain sight on the computer screen. In order to reduce paper waste, the kiosk can display drawings, blueprints and models on the computer screen.
Friday, 05 December 2008
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Ingram Micro's Data Capture and Point-of-Sale Division has announced an expansion of its mobile data capture portfolio, adding Baracoda's comprehensive range of Bluetooth barcode devices and adapters that enable multiple applications with PCs, Mac, POS, PDAs, terminals, mobile phones, robot and LAN networks.
"Demand for mobile workforce solutions is on the rise — especially in vertical markets such as retail, healthcare, manufacturing and transportation where precision and service levels are top priorities," said Justin Scopaz, vice president and general manager of Ingram Micro's Data Capture and POS Division. "By leveraging mobile wireless technologies such as Baracoda's scanners and adapters, IT service providers can help companies achieve operational experience and clearly demonstrate ROI by increasing workforce productivity and introducing more efficiency."
Baracoda's entire line of Bluetooth barcode scanners and adapters, which includes D-flys, Pencils, Roadrunners, Scanwear, Tagrunners and Toughrunners, is now available to Ingram Micro solution providers in the United States. No certifications are necessary. Training and solution-focused technical support services are available from Ingram Micro.
Monday, 23 June 2008
READING, U.K. — Access IS, the data input technology company, has introduced a fixed-position, high-speed imager that captures barcodes from mobile phones or PDAs in less than one second.
Designed for use at self-service kiosks or turnstiles, or for flatbed installation in desk or podium applications, the LSR108 is a rugged, omni-directional imager with no moving parts that is designed to give years of trouble-free operation. It can be configured with data format settings and interfaced to the host system through either RS232 or USB using a single, detachable cable.
In retail, delivering barcoded vouchers to mobile phones is an economical way to drive up sales. At events, the LSR108 allows low-cost, secure and rapid access to venues when integrated with turnstile access systems.
An interactive mode allows the host application to control functions of the reader and integral Flash memory means that the imager is software-upgradable as new features become available. The LSR108 reads all popular linear, PDF417 and 2D symbologies.
Friday, 20 June 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Consumer fraud and identity theft numbers have risen steadily over the past few years, and, whether you realize it or not, your customers are taking notice.
In fact, according to "Data Security and Privacy: Best Practices for Protecting Customer Information through PCI," a report published by the Digital Technology Alliance (DTA), almost half of the consumers polled in a Gemalto survey said they worry about identity theft when shopping online.
The report also highlights in-depth research on where and how security breaches most often occur, as well as what operators in every industry can do to safeguard their customers' personal information. Focusing its attention on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), the report is packed with expert commentary on the challenges of PCI compliance.
"Rising reports of identity theft will continue to remind consumers that they need to pay careful attention to where, when and how they use their cards," said James Bickers, editor of RetailCustomerExperience.com, in his introduction to the report. And, as the report proves, retailers must learn how to catch up to industry standards if they want to keep their customers’ trust.
Wednesday, 18 July 2007
MAITLAND, Fla. · Galvanon, an NCR Corp. company, has introduced eSignature, an electronic-document solution that allows healthcare organizations to digitally capture, authenticate and store documents that require a patient's signature.
eSignature enables hospitals and clinics to move toward a paperless workflow by eliminating the need to manually print, copy, file, scan and store patient documents, including admission and consent forms, privacy statements and other notices. Signatures are legally binding and stored so they cannot be altered or changed.
Advent Health System plans to implement eSignature at an additional 25 facilities
Friday, 23 February 2007
COSTA MESA, Calif. · StacoSwitch announced that FormaLogix will be the first company to adopt the Tactile Feedback Touchscreen in a commercial application. StacoSwitch currently manufactures the touchscreen system, which provides users with tactile feedback, for noisy environments such as airplane cockpits, casino kiosks and airport self-service ticket machines. FormaLogix's Virtual Fit is their first venture into the burgeoning footwear industry. The VFit kiosk will be placed in high-traffic environments such as malls and shoe stores.
FormaLogix has developed a solution to one of the footwear industry's oldest problems · finding the right fit. The VFit kiosk uses digital imagers to capture a three-dimensional image of the user's feet and compares that to an exact 3D form of the inside of a specific shoe. FormaLogix VFit technology is able to determine exactly what size a person wears in a particular shoe style and brand without the person ever trying on the shoe. For retailers, the technology improves customer service, validates fit and size, and ultimately reduces the number of returns because of poor fit.
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